"He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!" 14 November 1980 Drama, Music, Romance 117 mins
Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.
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Ray Sharkey as Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri
Peter Gallagher as Caesare
Joe Pantoliano as Gino Pilato
Paul Land as Tommy Dee
JoJo D'Amore as Harmon
Maureen McCormick as Ellen Fields
Olympia Dukakis as Mrs. Vacarri
Jimmy Carter as Jimmy Ryan
Tovah Feldshuh as Brenda Roberts
John Aprea as Mario Vacarri
Richard Bright as Uncle Tony
Myrna Smith as Sweet Inspirations
Jeanette Linne as Spectator (uncredited)
Taylor Hackford Director
Edward di Lorenzo Screenplay
Adam Holender Director of Photography
Arthur Schmidt Editor
Steve Potter Editor
Dan Perri Title Designer
United States 14 November 1980
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